Good News! Stories We Dig From Around the Web

A round-up of VT editors’ favorite links of the moment: Stashing a snack in your drawer? Go nuts: a new study shows that eating nuts (particularly walnuts) three times a day reduces the risk of dying from cancer and cardiovascular disease.

A round-up of VT editors’ favorite newsworthy links: Time to go nuts! A new study finds that snacking on almonds satisfies hunger without making you gain weight. Look for the unsalted, skin-still-on kind.

A round-up of VT editors’ favorite links this week: A new study finds eating blueberries and strawberries three times a week may lower a woman's risk of heart attack. That's 'cause the beloved fruits contain heart-healthy antioxidants called anthocyanins, also found in grapes and wine.

A round-up of VT editors’ favorite newsworthy links: Got aches and pains from working out? A new study finds that drinking watermelon juice an hour before exercise relieves muscle soreness and increases performance.

A round-up of VT editors’ favorite newsworthy links: New research finds that resveratrol in red wine and dark chocolate may help improve memory. Previous studies have linked the compound to heart health and cancer prevention.

A round-up of VT editors’ favorite newsworthy links: already know about the heart-healthy properties of red wine? Here's another reason to pour a glass with dinner: a new study finds that red wine may help prevent cavities by slowing bacterial growth.

A round-up of VT editors’ favorite links this week: A new study finds following a Mediterranean-style diet rich in olive oil or nuts reduces the risk of stroke by 30 percent. In case you're wondering: participants consumed at least four tablespoons of olive oil—or a handful of nuts—every day for five years.

A round-up of VT editors' favorite links this week: Eat colorful vegetables to help prevent the development of ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease (a neurodegenerative disease that affects muscle movement). Think sweet potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, and broccoli—veggies with an abundance of good-for-you carotenoids.